Sundararaman (Swami) Swaminathan, M.B.B.S., M.D.

  1. Nephrologist

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

EnglishHindiTamil

Sundararaman Swaminathan, M.D., is a Nephrologist. His clinical focus includes:

  • Experience in treating patients with complex general and transplant nephrology related issues.
  • Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of unresolved illness involving the kidney
  • Patient education to facilitate understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
  • In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Swaminathan is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows with particular interest in bedside teaching of pathophysiology of diseases. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.
  1. Acute kidney injury
  2. Amyloidosis
  3. Anemia
  4. Chronic kidney disease
  5. Diabetic nephropathy
  6. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
  7. Glomerulonephritis
  8. Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
  9. Hypertensive nephropathy
  10. Lupus nephritis
  11. Polycystic kidney disease
  12. Transplant disorder
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Polycystic Kidney disease
  • Fluid electrolyte disorders
  • FSGS and IgA nephropathy
  • Iron metabolism
  1. 2006
    Fellowship - NephrologyNephrology Fellowship Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2006
    ResidentNephrology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2003
    Residency - Internal MedicineMontefiore Medical Center Northern Division, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center
  4. 2001
    Fellowship - NephrologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
  5. 1996
    MDPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
  6. 1993
    MBBSThanjavur Medical College

Certifications

  1. 2006
    NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2003
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Nominated for Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Arizona Residents and Fellows Association
  2. 2022
    Finalist for PGIMER Director PositionPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
  3. 2022
    Elected to FellowshipRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  4. 2020
    "Teacher of the Year" in Nephrology and Transplant NephrologyDepartment of Medicine
  5. 2014
    Fellow in Leadership in Academic MedicineUniversity of Virginia
  6. 2012
    Red Sash AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  7. 2011
    Faculty MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  8. 2011
    Red Sash AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  9. 2010
    The George L. Ackerman Award for Outstanding Faculty in Internal MedicineCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  10. 2009
    Red Sash AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  11. 2009
    Best Doctors in Arkansas (Nephrology)Arkansas Times
  12. 2008
    Best Teaching Faculty Award by UAMS Renal FellowsCollege of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  13. 2005
    Angela and Anne V. Marinelli Endowed FellowshipMayo Clinic

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
  2. 2016 - present
    International Society of Nephrology
  3. 2007 - present
    American Society of Transplantation
  4. 2001 - present
    American Society of Nephrology

Publications